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Franklin Templeton predicts rising sovereign, institutional adoption for Bitcoin in 2025
Franklin Templeton believes Bitcoin (BTC) will solidify its position as a global financial asset in 2025, driven by increasing adoption among sovereign nations and institutional investors. The firm’s Digital Assets: 2025 Crypto Outlook report projects that several countries will integrate Bitcoin into their strategic reserves, reinforcing its role as a digital store of value amid […]
Coinbase CEO urges X to embrace USDC for payment integration
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled interest in incorporating Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) for payments on X, formerly known as Twitter. In a Dec. 29 post, Armstrong suggested that USDC payments would be a valuable addition to the platform and called on the X team to explore implementing this feature. This public appeal follows a […]
Solana shines amid record-breaking DEX trading volumes in December
DEXs registered new monthly trading volume records in December on spot and derivatives markets, with Solana-based protocols dominating the sector, according to DefiLlama. As of Dec. 30, on-chain spot trading volumes reached $451.5 billion, a 19% increase from November, which held the previous record of monthly trading volume at $379.5 billion. Meanwhile, on-chain derivatives moved […]
DEXs achieve record $463 billion trading volume in December
According to data from DefiLlama, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) experienced a remarkable surge in December, achieving an all-time high monthly trading volume of $463 billion. This milestone reflects continued growth in DeFi, which has maintained consistent momentum throughout the last quarter of the year. Chart showing trading volume on DEXs in 2024 (Source: DeFiLlama) DefiLlama reports […]
A16z is suing IRS over new DeFi rules
Andreessen Horowitz’s blockchain arm, A16z Crypto, has criticized the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department over their new DeFi rules. In a Dec. 30 post on X, Michele Korver, the head of regulation at A16z, announced its support for the legal challenge led by the Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, and Texas […]
Treasury and IRS finish broker rules for DeFi, require KYC from protocols
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released the final version of its broker rules to digital assets services providers, which includes provisions on requiring DeFi protocols to conduct Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures. Industry experts have already criticized the new provision for being unlawful and out of the Treasury’s regulatory […]
Record $18 billion in crypto options set for year-end expiry
The crypto market is ending the year on a strong note as a record $18 billion worth of options contracts are set to expire. Options allow traders to speculate or hedge against price movements. A call option grants the right to buy an asset at a specific price, while a put option provides the right […]
Japan cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) plans to strengthen internal audit processes at financial institutions, including crypto exchanges. According to a recent statement, the agency aims to address industry gaps and align with global standards in regulatory compliance. The FSA stated that a roundtable discussion would be used to explore improving internal audits in Japan’s financial […]
Exploring DeFi on Telegram: Alexander Sudeykin on EVAA Protocol and the TON ecosystem
Alexander Sudeykin, Co-Founder of EVAA Protocol, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill in a recent SlateCast episode. The discussion centered around EVAA Protocol, its integration with the Telegram ecosystem, and the transformative potential of the TON blockchain in decentralized finance (DeFi). EVAA stands out as a decentralized lending platform, leveraging Telegram […]